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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 15-17 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 15, Mortenson attended the opening of a new school in what village that was also attended by Admiral Mullen?
(a) Paghman.
(b) Rostaq.
(c) Pushgur.
(d) Nahrin.

2. What refers to an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions to cover their bodies in public places?
(a) Kimono.
(b) Moo-moo.
(c) Robe.
(d) Burqa.

3. What is the name given to one of Asia's two principal areas of illicit opium production, located at the crossroads of Central, South, and Western Asia?
(a) The Brown Octogon.
(b) The Silver Wedge.
(c) The Red Square.
(d) The Golden Crescent.

4. What former mujahadeen commander was in charge of the Border Security Force in eastern Badakshan in Part 1: Chapter 6?
(a) Wohid Khan.
(b) Sarfraz Khan.
(c) Wakil Karimi.
(d) Sadhar Khan.

5. When did the Taliban rise to power by defeating their mujahadeen rivals and seizing control of Kandahar, spreading east?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1998.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1995.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name refers to an Afghan freedom fighter?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 5, CAI had just received a flood of donations due to an article that appeared in what periodical?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 17, Sarfraz called to tell Mortenson that _________ was ill in a nearby town.

4. In 2007, what percent of the opiates on the world market originated in Afghanistan?

5. What Kirghiz leader did Mortenson meet in Part 1: Chapter 6?

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